Английская Википедия:Baturraden
Baturraden (also spelled Baturaden) is a district in the Banyumas Regency on the slope of Mount Slamet, Central Java, Indonesia. It features panoramic views, waterfalls, a mini-train, paddleboats, a water slide, and a pool. Its name is derived from a legend about star-crossed lovers, a manservant (Batur) and a noblewoman (Raden).
Location
Baturraden is located on the slopes of Mount Slamet in Banyumas Regency, Central Java, at about Шаблон:Convert above sea level.Шаблон:Sfn The area is some Шаблон:Convert from the peak of the mountain; this has led to the number of visitors decreasing when the volcano is active.Шаблон:Sfn Administratively it is part of Rempoah Village, in the Baturraden District.Шаблон:Sfn
Baturraden is Шаблон:Convert north of the town of Purwokerto,Шаблон:Sfn a trip that generally takes 30 minutes by car.Шаблон:Sfn Minibuses, which let passengers off at the Baturraden district terminal, are also available from the city.Шаблон:Sfn
Etymology
The name Baturraden is derived from the Javanese words Batur ("manservant") and Raden ("nobleman/noblewoman"). According to local legend, the young daughter of a local king fell in love with a young man who worked in the stables. As their feelings were mutual, the two furtively had a relationship before ultimately eloping, without their parents' blessings. Shortly after their first child was born, the noblewoman's father marched on their home with his army and demanded that she return home. When she refused, the king had the stableman stabbed with a kris. The noblewoman, in despair, took the kris from her husband's body and killed herself. The king, before leaving, had their child killed as well, and all were buried in the area.Шаблон:Sfn
History
A simple suspension bridge in Baturraden collapsed in 2006 during the Eid al-Fitr holidays, killing nine and injuring dozens more. The accident was attributed to too much weight being on the bridge. A replacement bridge, made of concrete, was installed that year.Шаблон:Sfn
Between 1994 and 2009, Baturraden averaged 10,000 tourists annually. Tekad Santoso of the Association of the Baturraden Tourism Community attributed this low number to a lack of development and marketing, thus meaning that the full potential of natural tourism was not reached. Efforts were made to increase the number of visitors,Шаблон:Sfn and the area saw a 300 percent increase in tourists over the Christmas holidays of 2009.Шаблон:Sfn By 2014, an average of 3,000 visitors came every weekend.Шаблон:Sfn Many of the tourists who go to Baturraden are from the nearby cities of Purwokerto, Tegal, Pekalongan, Semarang, and Yogyakarta.Шаблон:Sfn
Facilities
Baturraden is predominantly marketed for ecotourism. It offers views of Mount Slamet and the city of Purwokerto below. On-site is the Gumawang Waterfall, which measures Шаблон:Convert in height; it is common for local young people to jump from the top into the pool below, asking for money in exchange for the display.Шаблон:SfnШаблон:Sfn Near Baturraden is the hot spring of Pancuran Tujuh (Шаблон:Convert to the west) and the pool of Telaga Sunyi (Шаблон:Convert to the east); the former is accessible by foot from within the resort. Another hot spring, Pancuran Tiga, is located close to the resort and likewise accessible from within.Шаблон:SfnШаблон:SfnШаблон:Sfn
Baturraden has a variety of man-made attractions as well, including a mini-train, paddle boats, a water slide, and a pool.Шаблон:Sfn On-site there is a refurbished Fokker F28 Fellowship, purchased from Merpati Nusantara Airlines, which is used as a movie theater. Dubbed the "Theater Alam" (Nature Theater), it shows a variety of films about tourism.Шаблон:Sfn A statue of two nagas is found on the grounds, reflecting a local belief that two such creatures guard one of the natural pools.Шаблон:Sfn On certain days, cultural performances are held in Baturraden. These include the Grebeg Suro procession and the Kuda Lumping dance.Шаблон:Sfn
The area around Baturradden has numerous hotels, a total of 96 in 2013.Шаблон:Sfn
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